Edmonton's year-round Saturday market featuring Alberta producers, prepared foods, crafts, and live music. Community gathering spot since 1983.
Old Strathcona Farmers' Market has operated on 83 Avenue NW in Edmonton's Old Strathcona neighbourhood every Saturday since 1983, becoming one of the most beloved community institutions in Alberta's capital. The market operates year-round in a former bus barn building that provides shelter from Edmonton's often extreme weather, and it has grown into a major attraction for both local shoppers and visitors exploring the city. The vendor roster reflects Alberta's diverse agricultural and culinary communities: Ukrainian perogies and sausages remain the most famous food items, reflecting the community's historical connection to the province's large Ukrainian-Canadian population, but the market also features fresh produce, artisan bread, local honey, Alberta-raised meats, prepared international foods, and crafts. Saturdays bring a festive atmosphere, with live music in the parking lot area during warmer months and a gathering crowd that treats the market as a social event as much as a shopping destination. The surrounding Old Strathcona neighbourhood — with its heritage buildings, independent shops, and restaurant-lined Whyte Avenue — extends the market into a full morning itinerary.
Signature dishes
- Perogies — $8
- Ukrainian Sausage — $10
Good to know
- Hours
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Location
10310 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2C3
53.5190, -113.4983 View on map
Highlights
- Year-round Saturday market in a heritage bus barn in Edmonton's Old Strathcona neighbourhood
- Famous for Ukrainian perogies and sausages reflecting Alberta's Ukrainian heritage
- Fresh Alberta produce, artisan bread, honey, and prepared international foods
- Live music on Saturday mornings in warmer months adds to the festive atmosphere
- Easy to combine with exploring Whyte Avenue and Old Strathcona's independent shops
Tips for visiting
- Arrive early — the market runs from 8 AM to 3 PM and the best produce and prepared food sells out by mid-morning
- The perogies are non-negotiable — they are the market's most iconic food item
- Saturday morning in summer brings the most festive atmosphere with outdoor music
- Whyte Avenue, a block away, has excellent coffee shops and brunch spots for post-market options
- Parking is available nearby but fills quickly on busy Saturdays — transit via the LRT and the walk from Garneau is practical
Accessibility
The bus barn building housing the market is at street level with accessible entrances and wide aisles. The interior is largely accessible for wheelchair users, though some vendor stalls are tightly packed during busy periods. The adjacent 83 Avenue sidewalks are flat and paved. Accessible parking is available in the nearby lot.
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Frequently asked questions
What days and times is Old Strathcona Farmers' Market open?
The market operates Saturdays only, from 8 AM to 3 PM, year-round. There is no mid-week market at this location.
What food is Old Strathcona Farmers' Market most famous for?
Ukrainian perogies and sausages are the market's signature food items, reflecting Alberta's strong Ukrainian-Canadian heritage. The variety of prepared food options extends to many other cuisines.
What neighbourhood is the market in?
The market is in Old Strathcona, one of Edmonton's most vibrant and historically significant neighbourhoods, centred on Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue). The area has excellent independent restaurants and shops.
Is the market indoors?
Yes. The market operates inside a former bus barn building at 10310 83 Ave NW, providing shelter from Edmonton's weather year-round.
Is there live music at the market?
Live music is performed in the outdoor parking lot area on Saturday mornings during warmer months, typically from spring through autumn.